Period and Birth control

[mnd64]

hey,
so..i finished and stopped my birth control in late april and early may and i didn't get my period until late may/ June 1. The first night I had severe cramps, they were sharp pains, and my flow was heavy. What I think were period clots came out. Now, the last couple of days have been somewhat light and kinda spotty. I still have cramps. my breasts have been sore for 2 weeks before my period. My questions are: Is this normal while getting off BC? Could I be pregnant?

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